Our research employs cutting edge techniques to address health problems that are presented both within the environment and the workplace. Our interests focus on clinical and basic science research into environmental health and physical wellbeing. Our interests include:

Environmental Health

Development of novel semi-synthetic flavonoids against MRSA

Triclosan as an antibacterial agent

Development of novel antibacterial wound dressings

Tracking the diet of the Scottish population in relation to the Scottish Dietary Targets

Occupational Health

Use of gait analysis to understand chronic back pain

Assessment of tendon properties and adaptation in patients and athletes